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Reliance’s Azure cloud partnership poses threat to Amazon and Google in India
India’s Reliance Industries on Monday announced a partnership with Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform, in a move that deepens the offerings of its Jio telecoms unit while posing a direct challenge to rival cloud services providers such as Amazon.com and Alphabet’s Google.
Amazon will serve any government agency with facial recognition technology, so long as it’s...
The head of Amazon.com Inc’s cloud computing division on Monday said the company would work with any government agency that followed the law, in contrast with rival Microsoft Corp, which has touted its rejection of controversial sales.
Microsoft to invest $100 million on Nigeria, Kenya tech hubs
Microsoft Corp. says it is set to spend $100 million to open its first development centres in Africa to work with local partners and governments, with initial sites in Lagos, Nigeria and Nairobi, Kenya.
Huawei to build data centres in South Africa
China’s Huawei will build two data Centres in South Africa from March,it said, as part of plans to expand cloud services across Africa.
Amazon posts largest profit in its history on sales, tax boost
Amazon.com Inc on Thursday reported a profit near $2 billion, the largest in its history, as the online retailer drew millions of new customers to its Prime fast-shipping club for the holiday season and as changes to U.S. tax law added to its bottom line.
Amazon sells AWS cloud assets in China amid tightening regulation
Amazon.com is selling off the hardware from its public cloud business in China, amid tightening regulation over online data that is creating a hurdle for technology firms operating in the world’s second-largest economy.
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Three prospective corps members caught with fake certificates
The National Youth Service Corps on Friday handed over three prospective corps members found with fake certificates to Police and other security operatives in the camp for further investigation.
VP Osinbajo: Nigeria, US partnership will continue to produce desirable results
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday said that the partnership between Nigeria and the US was one that would continue to produce mutually desirable results for both countries.
Police fire tear gas in new Hong Kong protests
Police in Hong Kong have used tear gas for the first time in about 10 days to try to break up fresh anti-government protests.
Cameroon federation suspends professional football league
The Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot) has taken the step to halt the Professional Football League of Cameroon (LFPC) effective immediately due to the "serious and repeated violation of its obligations, as stipulated in Article 14 paragraph 1a of the Statutes Fecafoot, and Article 2 of its own Statutes ".
Conservationists: Nigeria down to 300 elephants
Nigerian conservationists have estimated that only about 300 elephants are living in the wild across Nigeria.
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Chidozie Awaziem: I will give my all to help Leganes
Nigeria defender Chidozie Awaziem has promised to give his all at Leganes following his season-long loan move to the LaLiga club from Portuguese giants, FC Porto.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo condemns killing of pregnant woman in Enugu
The Igbo apex body, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, yesterday condemned the killing of an innocent pregnant igbo woman (names witheld) around Emene in Enugu state allegedly by a Fulani herdsmen.
Chad declares emergency in east after dozens die in ethnic violence
Chad President Idriss Deby declared a state of emergency in two eastern provinces on Sunday after violent intercommunal clashes left dozens dead earlier this month.
Niger Tornadoes crash out of CAF Confederation Cup
Nigerian National League side Niger Tornadoes have crashed out of the CAF Confederation Cup (CAFCC) after a 3-3 scored draw with Guinean club Santoba FC in the second leg encounter in Conakry Friday night but bowed out 4-5 on aggregate after losing the first leg 1-2 in Kaduna two weeks earlier.
Liam Hemsworth files for divorce from Miley Cyrus
E! News has confirmed that the Hunger Games actor has filed for divorce from “Mother’s Daughter” singer, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the breakup. The court documents, obtained by E! News, state that Hemsworth is not asking for spousal support.